5-pin OEM switch

[Hayes]

Yet another switch-wiring post by me...

Dan was kind enough to send me an OEM switch to use with my recently installed AC inverter. It is backlit, with a light that activates when the switch is ON.

5 spades on the backside.

I assume:

2 spades for switching the device.
2 spades for the backlight (is that a hot and a ground?)
1 spade (a ground?) for the activation light.

Anyone have any wisdom to offer?


Thanks.

Hayes

 

[LandCrusher'70]

I just did this with a hazard switch.

If you have a volt meter or a current testing device, you can map out the pins by systematically touching each pin in the on and off position. This will give you a clear view of how the pins are related and how you can use your switch.

HTH.

Reid

 

[Hayes]

Would it be alright to use a 9v battery with the circuit tester?
(Apologies if I sound ignorant.)

I just did this with a hazard switch.

If you have a volt meter or a current testing device, you can map out the pins by systematically touching each pin in the on and off position. This will give you a clear view of how the pins are related and how you can use your switch.

HTH.

Reid

 

[LandCrusher'70]

Would it be alright to use a 9v battery with the circuit tester?
(Apologies if I sound ignorant.)

A simple device such as a 9v battery, a light (flashlight bulb), and a couple of wire leads will work perfectly fine as a circuit tester. Hope that's what you were asking.

If you're talking about one of the "glass fuse" type testers, you'd need a 12v power source to light it.

Reid